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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1899
Page
1
Washington reports show cautious official response to the Dreyfus verdict while global sentiment leans against the injustice. Madame Dreyfus visits, Republics discuss Franco American ties, Esterhazy defends the trial as just and urges reduction of sentence amid claims of government understanding.
Crowds gathered outside the French consulate while police dispersed demonstrators after a verdict on Dreyfus. London papers denounced the Dreyfus decision as unjust. Berlin reports a committee to bar German participation in Paris Exposition. Dewey left Gibraltar for New York after salutes, while a shipmate’s band was damaged by an explosion. German Methodist appointments and a death notice for Captain Charles L. Collins were reported from Washington and Enterprise respectively.
Washington dispatch says Dr. Altres of the Marine Hospital Service reports a death from yellow fever at Port Tampa City Florida this morning. The fever’s original diagnosis is confirmed and infection traced to a tugboat. Quarantine and house to house inspection are ordered as five tugboat workers are under observation amid panicky port conditions. Mississippi imposes strict quarantine against New Orleans. A separate note from New York reports J H Burley, once aboard the Lamppase, died after being held as a suspected yellow fever case and cremated. others show improvement.
Washington dispatch reports a War Department order to organize two colored regiments, the Forty-eighth at Fort Thomas Kentucky and the Forty-ninth at Jefferson Barracks Missouri. White field officers will lead the units while combat officers are veterans of the war.
A Star special reports V. Kellet formerly of this city and Mina Elsie Bates of Topeka wed in Bangkok last week. Bates, a seven year missionary in Siam, and Kellet, once American vice consul, were part of a notable diplomatic backdrop amid Siam United States talks. The cablegram also mentions a cabinet resignation in Manila and a boxing title bout in New York, with other brief notices from Coffeyville and Otis.
Desperate escape attempt at Kansas peniten tiary ends with convicts John Harper and F C Gilbert seizing arms on the third tier. Harper surrenders after tossing his pistol. Gilbert yields without a fight. Guards under Capt McFarlan move to detain them as a trusty convict Carlisle reports the alarm.
Austin Gov Sayrens announces a September 20 conference in St Louis of state governors and attorneys general. About six dozen politicians plan to attend as spectators. no fixed program or speakers outlined yet. He expects a broad, frank exchange with possible future concerted action but will not predict specifics.
London reports Gen Sir Redvers Miller will depart for Cape Town next Saturday. Indian authorities charter ships to move troops to South Africa. Johannesburg residents flee as stock exchange activity shifts to Cape Town. Bloemfontein dispatch notes arms distribution and large exodus to Cape Colony. Boers strengthen frontier defenses amid ongoing war preparations.
Mrs Mary Gallagher 35 and her four month old child died after she poisoned herself and three children with Laudanum. Two daughters aged five and seven survived, husband Felix Gallagher a mill man says no clear motive. Coroner hunts for Patrick the 1 year old who warned others they were sick and to be poisoned.
Washington dispatch describes Gen Otis preparing a dry season campaign that prioritizes full naval participation in the Philippines. Navy ships will target insurgent ports, hold them, and help open Luzon rail lines, while Cavite marines relieve troops and expand force for other operations.
Washington September 11 reports overtures to General Eagan to retire voluntarily so Colonel Weston can be promoted to head the subsistence department. Weston handles the work while Eagan, under suspension, draws full pay of 5500 per year. Retirement would reduce pay to 4125 annually, losing about 875 for five years remaining. General Ragavac, who would vacate, has declined proposals.
Philadelphia Sept 11 The National Export exposition opens Thursday and runs through November 30 with Sundays off. The displays show products aimed at foreign markets and the vast grounds and five main buildings rival the centennial Chicago fair. Amusements on the Esplanade include a Chinese village, Oriental theater, Indian village, old southern plantation, the Blarney stone, blue lakes and many shows. The international commercial congress begins October 10 under Director Wilson.
Announcement details a high society wedding planned for Monday September 5 at All Saints Memorial chapel with Bishop Henry C Patterson officiating and Rev Nevin of Rome. The bride will be given away by her brother Ulysses Kant, attendance minimal, father absent in the Philippines. After a church ceremony, a Russian civil marriage will be observed at Beaulieu, followed by a farewell reception and immediate departure for Russia for the honeymoon between Moscow and Odessa.
London dispatch notes continued naval activity and orders for light iron girders for South Africa. Transports prepare to embark troops while Pretoria monitors the political decision with Reitz traveling to Johannesburg and Cape Town. In Tripoli a French mission is attacked, and Rear Admiral Farquhar is reassigned to command the North Atlantic Station.
An 1858 shipwreck survivor Narcisse Pelletier spent 17 years with Australian aborigines before being found. He retained reading and writing, learned to count, and described life focused on fishing and hunting. His tale contrasts with earlier claims that such captivities were impostor stories.
Miss Jessie W Lathrop of Vinland wed Mr Micheal O Eberhart in a ceremony conducted by Rev Brehm at Stony Point Lutheran church near Vinland The bride sister May Lathrop attended the groom brother Ed Eberhart was best man The couple will reside in town The rest notes telegraph company Bombay cable and a free Pianola concert at the fair pavilion party by the Kappas and school goods at Keeler's. Kansas City grain and livestock market reports follow
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